THE HOT PUPPIES SHITDISCO ART BRUT and THE MACCABEES are all playing 'out' as we type. ART BRUT are by several accounts having a storm of a time in America and word has it that an already pretty bloody fine live show is being honed to new levels of brilliance. THE MACCABEES meanwhile are jaunting around the UK right now - see the panda gig guide at www.fiercepanda.co.uk for more details.